2024 Fall Program in Marine Sciences

September 3 – December 13, 2024

APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2024 FALL PROGRAM ARE NOW OPEN!
Our Fall Program in Marine Sciences offers an immersive, marine sciences experience at the senior undergraduate level.  We inspire investigation, promote critical thinking and offer students the opportunity to conduct an independent research project.

Fall Program in Marine Sciences:

  • Students must take a full course load of five courses. Courses are not offered individually.
  • Classes are scheduled from Monday to Friday, and involve lectures, discussions, laboratory, and field excursions.
  • Class size – 24 students.

Prerequisites:

Required:

  • 3rd year standing in Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, Geography, Resource Management, or equivalent.
  • Introductory Ecology and Introductory Statistics, or equivalents

Strongly Recommended:


  • How to Apply for Fall Program courses

  • BMSC Fees – Scholarships are available to help offset these fees.

Application Deadline: March 31, 11:59 pm

*Course dates subject to change

Date Name Duration  
Sep 4, 2024 - Dec 13, 2024 Directed Studies in Marine Science – Fall Semester View Details
Sep 5, 2024 - Dec 13, 2024 Applied Data Analysis in Marine Science Semester View Details
Sep 9, 2024 - Oct 1, 2024 Ecological Adaptations of Seaweeds 3 weeks View Details
Oct 10, 2024 - Nov 1, 2024 Marine Population Ecology & Dynamics 3 weeks View Details
Nov 12, 2024 - Dec 3, 2024 Structure & Function in Marine Animals 3 weeks View Details

Questions? Please don’t hesitate to email the University Programs office at BMSC.